Olympics Day 4: Your where and when guide to Irish athletes in action today

It's set to be another busy day for Irish athletes in Paris this Tuesday.

Three of the Irish rowing crews are back on the water this morning aiming to make it into their respective Finals. The men’s and women’s doubles must finish in the top three of their semi-finals to gain a spot in the final, and a tight top two finish is needed for the women’s four in the repechage of their event.

In yet another huge encounter in Pool B the men’s hockey team take on Tokyo bronze medallists India this afternoon in their third game of these Olympics. 

After benefiting from a bye into the last 16 boxer Jennifer Lehane takes to the ring this morning against China’s two-time Asian Games champion Yuan Chang in the 54kg division. The Meath fighter has put her primary school teacher career on hold to become Ireland’s first female Olympian at bantamweight, when she makes her Games debut.

Following the later 60kg bouts on Monday evening Kellie Harrington’s last eight opponent has been determined. Harrington faces Colombia’s 2023 World silver medallist Paola Angie Valdas Pana on Wednesday evening after the South American beat Kosovo's Donjeta Sadiku on a split 3-2 decision.

In Equestrian Abigail Lyle’s Olympic debut begins today in the Dressage Individual Grand Prix on board Giraldo, at the picturesque Palace of Versailles venue. Lyle is Ireland’s only dressage competitor and will bid to qualify for the Individual Final (Freestyle to Music). The top 2 athletes from each group and the 6 athletes with the next best scores (including ties) will qualify to the Individual Final (Grand Prix Freestyle).

In Badminton, Donegal Olympic debutant Rachael Darragh takes to the court for the first time in Group L when she takes on Jenjira Stadelmann of Switzerland; a medallist from the European Games last summer. Darragh; a niece of three-time Irish Olympian fellow badminton player Chloe Magee, has a current world ranking of 82. 

Following Liam Jegou’s brilliant seventh place in the C1 final on Monday canoe slalom team mates Michaela Corcoran and Noel Hendrick get their 2024 Olympic Games underway in the first and second runs of the Men’s K1, and Women’s C1, respectively.

Following Mona McSharry’s historic bronze medal fellow swimmer, and reigning world champion in the event, all Irish eyes will be on Daniel Wiffen as he attempts to make his mark on these Games in the final of the 800m freestyle tonight. The Armagh man is the fastest qualifier for that final on a time of 7:41.53 from the morning heats.

SCHEDULE - Tuesday, July 30

(All times listed are Irish times)

9.50am Rowing, Women’s Double Sculls (W2-) semi-final 1 of 2, Zoe Hyde & Alison Bergin, only top three will go to final 

10.20am Rowing, Men’s Double Sculls (M2x) semi-final 2 of 2, Philip Doyle & Daire Lynch – only top three will go to final 

10.30am Rowing, Women’s Four (W4-) repechage, Emily Hegarty, Natalie Long, Eimear Lambe & Imogen Magner – only top two will go to the final

11.36am Boxing, Women’s 54kg, Round of 16, Jenny Lehane V Yuan Chang (CHN)

12.15pm Men’s Hockey, Men’s Pool B, Ireland V India

1.38pm Equestrian, Individual Dressage Grand Prix qualifier, Abigail Lyle

2.00pm Canoe Slalom, Women’s C1 1st run, Michaela Corcoran

2.00pm Women’s Rugby Sevens, 5-8 placings match, Ireland v France

5/5.30pm Women’s Rugby Sevens, final placing match TBC

3.00pm Canoe Slalom, Men’s K1 1st run, Noel Hendrick

3.35pm Sailing, Men’s Skiff, Race 7, Robert Dickson and Seán Waddilove

4.10pm Canoe Slalom, Women’s C1 2nd run, Michaela Corcoran

4.27pm Sailing, Men’s Skiff, Race 8, Robert Dickson and Seán Waddilove

4.30pm or later Badminton, Women’s Singles, Rachael Darragh V Jenjira Stadelmann (SUI)

5.10pm Canoe Slalom, Men’s K1 2nd run, Noel Hendrick

5.19pm Sailing, Men’s Skiff, Race 9, Robert Dickson and Seán Waddilove

8.02pm Swimming, Men’s 800m Freestyle final, Daniel Wiffen

Where to watch?

RTÉ 2 will provide coverage throughout the day, with a live stream available on RTÉ Player also.